Product Sans Font Family
Product Sans Font Family is a geometric sans-serif typeface developed by Google, introduced on September 1, 2015, as part of a rebranding effort that included a new logo. The design aimed to create a modern and approachable font that would work well across various devices and contexts, ensuring consistency in branding. Product Sans is inspired by classic typefaces such as Futura and Neuzeit Grotesk, featuring specific design elements like a double-storey ‘a’ and optical corrections for improved legibility.
Design Features
- Geometric Style: Product Sans incorporates geometric forms while maintaining simplicity and approachability.
- Legibility Enhancements: Adjustments were made to certain characters, such as the uppercase “G” and the counters in ‘6’, ‘8’, and ‘9’, to enhance readability.
- Usage: This font is primarily used in Google’s branding, including the Google logo and various services like Maps and Drive. However, the logo features slight modifications compared to the standard typeface.
Licensing
Product Sans is a proprietary font and is not available under an open-source license. While some sources mistakenly suggest it can be used for commercial purposes, Google explicitly states that it is meant for internal use only across its products. Unauthorized use in commercial projects could lead to legal issues, as Google has not released it for public use.
Designed by:Google
License: Free for personal use
